Winter Weather Rule Now in Effect Statewide

(Undaterd) — Illinois’ winter weather rule is in effect. Through March 31st, utilities are banned from disconnecting eligible customers who use electric or gas as their primary source of home heating. The cold weather rule also protects residential customers from disconnecting when temperatures are forecasted to be at or below thirty two-degrees, and on days preceding holidays and weekends when the forecast is expected to drop to freezing. The rule excludes disconnections related to theft, tampering, or safety.